Big Five Marathon

Run inside a private game reserve in Limpopo, with lions, elephants and rhinos in the surrounding bush and no fences between runners and wildlife. Nearly 1,000 metres of climbing on dirt roads.

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Where it runs

Big Five Marathon course map: the route through Limpopo, with the start and the finish marked.
Limpopo Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

Run inside a private game reserve in Limpopo, with lions, elephants and rhinos in the surrounding bush and no fences between runners and wildlife. Nearly 1,000 metres of climbing on dirt roads.

Next edition
June 2027 (expected)
Elevation gain
936 m
Profile
Hilly
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026